Digital Birmingham were part of the steering group that helped to develop the West
Midlands proposal as part of the winning ‘EIT Health’ (healthy
living and active ageing) KIC, led through the West Midlands Academic Health
Science Network (WMAHSN). Digital Birmingham will now be involved in working
closely with partners to progress how this develops to maximise
opportunities for Birmingham City Council.

‘EIT
Health’ is a consortium of more than 50 core
partners and 90 associate partners from leading businesses, research centres
and universities from across 14 EU countries. This announcement brings together
huge investment of more than £2 Billion Euros over the next seven years
with the West Midlands region playing an integral role within the
consortium.